Question 1

Each general statement below is followed by several examples. Select the letter of the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Many people are lively and creative in old age.

Accepted Answer

Michelle Obama's age of 45 does not illustrate the generalization that many people are lively and creative in old age as 45 is not generally considered old age.

Question 2

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Some mixed-breed dogs that would once have been referred to as mutts are now enjoying a new status as popular and expensive "designer dogs." (2) For instance, the labradoodle, a cross between a Labrador and a poodle that can cost up to $4,000, is one sought-after combination. (3) Other popular "doodle" dogs include the schnoodle (a schnauzer-poodle mix) and the goldendoodle (a golden retriever-poodle mix). (4) Many dog lovers are willing to plunk down large sums for a cockapoo (a cocker spaniel-poodle mix) or a yorkipoo (a combination of a Yorkshire terrier and a poodle). (5) Even England's Queen Elizabeth is fond of a specialty mixed-breed known as the dorgi, a cross between a dachshund and a corgi.
How many examples does the writer use to develop the topic sentence?

Accepted Answer

The writer uses six examples to develop the topic sentence: labradoodle, schnoodle, goldendoodle, cockapoo, yorkipoo, and dorgi.

Question 3

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Some mixed-breed dogs that would once have been referred to as mutts are now enjoying a new status as popular and expensive "designer dogs." (2) For instance, the labradoodle, a cross between a Labrador and a poodle that can cost up to $4,000, is one sought-after combination. (3) Other popular "doodle" dogs include the schnoodle (a schnauzer-poodle mix) and the goldendoodle (a golden retriever-poodle mix). (4) Many dog lovers are willing to plunk down large sums for a cockapoo (a cocker spaniel-poodle mix) or a yorkipoo (a combination of a Yorkshire terrier and a poodle). (5) Even England's Queen Elizabeth is fond of a specialty mixed-breed known as the dorgi, a cross between a dachshund and a corgi.
Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

Accepted Answer

The first sentence introduces the topic of mixed-breed dogs now being considered as "designer dogs," making it the topic sentence of the paragraph.

Question 4

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) The United States is dealing with many invasive species, which are non-native plants, animals, and insects that are harmful to the area they invade. (2) For example, the fast-growing kudzu vine is known as the "vine that ate the South" because it covers trees and other vegetation, blocking their access to sunlight and killing them. (3) Formosan termites from East Asia are now responsible for millions of dollars in damage to homes and properties in Louisiana and other parts of the southeastern United States. (4) African honey bees, which spread from South America and Central America into America's Southwest, have been known to chase down and kill people and animals. (5) In the Great Lakes, Asian carp, imported in the 1970s to clean up algae, are now pushing out other kinds of fish and disrupting the lakes' ecosystem. (6) In Florida's Everglades, huge pythons descended from abandoned pets are threatening everything from crocodiles to livestock to children.
How many examples does the writer use to develop the topic sentence?

Accepted Answer

The writer uses five different examples of invasive species to develop the topic sentence.

Question 5

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) We rarely get tired when we are doing something interesting and exciting. (2) For example, I recently took a vacation in the Canadian Rockies up around Lake Louise. (3) I spent several days trout fishing along Coral Creek, fighting my way through brush higher than my head, stumbling over logs, struggling through fallen timber ⎯ yet after eight hours of this, I was not exhausted. (4) Why? (5) Because I was excited, exhilarated. (6) I had a sense of high achievement: six cutthroat trout.
- Chapter 4, "How to Banish the Boredom that Produces Fatigue, Worry, and  Resentment," from Dale Carnegie's How to Enjoy Your Life and Your Job , Simon and Schuster, 1990.
How many examples does the writer use to develop the topic sentence?

Accepted Answer

The writer only uses one example - their recent vacation in the Canadian Rockies - to develop the topic sentence.

Question 6

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) The United States is dealing with many invasive species, which are non-native plants, animals, and insects that are harmful to the area they invade. (2) For example, the fast-growing kudzu vine is known as the "vine that ate the South" because it covers trees and other vegetation, blocking their access to sunlight and killing them. (3) Formosan termites from East Asia are now responsible for millions of dollars in damage to homes and properties in Louisiana and other parts of the southeastern United States. (4) African honey bees, which spread from South America and Central America into America's Southwest, have been known to chase down and kill people and animals. (5) In the Great Lakes, Asian carp, imported in the 1970s to clean up algae, are now pushing out other kinds of fish and disrupting the lakes' ecosystem. (6) In Florida's Everglades, huge pythons descended from abandoned pets are threatening everything from crocodiles to livestock to children.
Select the number of the sentence containing a transitional expression that introduces an illustration.

Accepted Answer

Sentence 2 uses "For example," as a transitional expression to introduce an illustration of invasive species, specifically the kudzu vine.

Question 7

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) The United States is dealing with many invasive species, which are non-native plants, animals, and insects that are harmful to the area they invade. (2) For example, the fast-growing kudzu vine is known as the "vine that ate the South" because it covers trees and other vegetation, blocking their access to sunlight and killing them. (3) Formosan termites from East Asia are now responsible for millions of dollars in damage to homes and properties in Louisiana and other parts of the southeastern United States. (4) African honey bees, which spread from South America and Central America into America's Southwest, have been known to chase down and kill people and animals. (5) In the Great Lakes, Asian carp, imported in the 1970s to clean up algae, are now pushing out other kinds of fish and disrupting the lakes' ecosystem. (6) In Florida's Everglades, huge pythons descended from abandoned pets are threatening everything from crocodiles to livestock to children.
Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

Accepted Answer

The topic sentence presents the main idea of the paragraph, which is the issue of invasive species in the United States. Sentence 1 states this clearly by defining invasive species and acknowledging their harmful effects. Sentence 2 provides a specific example of an invasive plant species, but it is not the main focus of the paragraph. Sentence 8 does not exist in the paragraph.

Question 8

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) People who are interested in developing an artistic talent can now use their smart phones or computer tablets to tap into their creative potential. (2) For example, a budding artist can download sketchbook apps that turn a mobile device's screen into a canvas for sketching, drawing, or painting with either fingers or a stylus. (3) A musician who wants to practice or learn to play can get apps that turn a phone or tablet into a virtual piano, guitar, flute, or other instrument. (4) A poet will find apps that help with discovering ideas, finding the right words and rhymes, and composing stanzas. (5) A dancer can turn a mobile device into a tool for learning new steps or moves.
Select the number of the sentence containing a transitional expression that introduces an illustration.

Accepted Answer

Sentence 2 contains the transitional expression "For example," which introduces an illustration of how people can use their smart phones or computer tablets for artistic purposes.

Question 9

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Some mixed-breed dogs that would once have been referred to as mutts are now enjoying a new status as popular and expensive "designer dogs." (2) For instance, the labradoodle, a cross between a Labrador and a poodle that can cost up to $4,000, is one sought-after combination. (3) Other popular "doodle" dogs include the schnoodle (a schnauzer-poodle mix) and the goldendoodle (a golden retriever-poodle mix). (4) Many dog lovers are willing to plunk down large sums for a cockapoo (a cocker spaniel-poodle mix) or a yorkipoo (a combination of a Yorkshire terrier and a poodle). (5) Even England's Queen Elizabeth is fond of a specialty mixed-breed known as the dorgi, a cross between a dachshund and a corgi.
Select the number of the sentence containing a transitional expression that introduces an illustration.

Accepted Answer

Sentence 2 uses "For instance," which is a transitional expression introducing an example to illustrate the popularity and expense of designer dogs mentioned in the first sentence.

Question 10

Each general statement below is followed by several examples. Select the letter of the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Many conveniences of modern life that we take for granted are less than seventy years old.

Accepted Answer

The statement is about modern conveniences that are less than seventy years old. Hair coloring, which was first used by the ancient Egyptians, does not fit this criteria.

Question 11

Each general statement below is followed by several examples. Select the letter of the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. State troopers report that many people do outrageous and dangerous things while driving.

Accepted Answer

The example about a woman wearing a Queen Elizabeth mask while shopping in a supermarket does not pertain to the generalization about dangerous driving behaviors.

Question 12

Each general statement below is followed by several examples. Select the letter of the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Throughout history, people have built huge walls to separate two populations.

Accepted Answer

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., although referred to as "The Wall," does not clearly illustrate the generalization as it was not built to separate two populations. Rather, it serves as a memorial for fallen soldiers in the Vietnam War.

Question 13

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) People who are interested in developing an artistic talent can now use their smart phones or computer tablets to tap into their creative potential. (2) For example, a budding artist can download sketchbook apps that turn a mobile device's screen into a canvas for sketching, drawing, or painting with either fingers or a stylus. (3) A musician who wants to practice or learn to play can get apps that turn a phone or tablet into a virtual piano, guitar, flute, or other instrument. (4) A poet will find apps that help with discovering ideas, finding the right words and rhymes, and composing stanzas. (5) A dancer can turn a mobile device into a tool for learning new steps or moves.
How many examples does the writer use to develop the topic sentence?

Accepted Answer

The writer uses four examples: sketchbook apps for drawing, apps for virtual instruments, apps for poetry composition, and using mobile devices to learn dance moves.

Question 14

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) We rarely get tired when we are doing something interesting and exciting. (2) For example, I recently took a vacation in the Canadian Rockies up around Lake Louise. (3) I spent several days trout fishing along Coral Creek, fighting my way through brush higher than my head, stumbling over logs, struggling through fallen timber ⎯ yet after eight hours of this, I was not exhausted. (4) Why? (5) Because I was excited, exhilarated. (6) I had a sense of high achievement: six cutthroat trout.
- Chapter 4, "How to Banish the Boredom that Produces Fatigue, Worry, and  Resentment," from Dale Carnegie's How to Enjoy Your Life and Your Job , Simon and Schuster, 1990.
Select the number of the sentence containing a transitional expression that introduces an illustration.

Accepted Answer

Sentence 2 begins with "For example," which is a transitional expression used to introduce an illustration or example that supports the statement made in the previous sentence.

Question 15

Each general statement below is followed by several examples. Select the letter of the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. The United States offers many unusual tourist attractions for those who venture off the beaten path.

Accepted Answer

The Washington Monument is a well-known and popular tourist attraction, and therefore does not illustrate a "unique" or "off the beaten path" attraction as described in the generalization.

Question 16

Each general statement below is followed by several examples. Select the letter of the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Radio and television personalities sometimes make amusing slips of the tongue when they are on the air.

Accepted Answer

Option C does not provide an example of a slip of the tongue made by a radio or television personality, but rather defines a term related to slips of the tongue.

Question 17

Each general statement below is followed by several examples. Select the letter of the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Amelia Earhart dared to act beyond the limits of what society thought a woman could or should do.

Accepted Answer

The statement about Amelia Earhart acting beyond societal norms is not clearly illustrated by the example of her seeing a plane at the Iowa State Fair. The other examples demonstrate her breaking gender norms in her career and personal life.

Question 18

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) People who are interested in developing an artistic talent can now use their smart phones or computer tablets to tap into their creative potential. (2) For example, a budding artist can download sketchbook apps that turn a mobile device's screen into a canvas for sketching, drawing, or painting with either fingers or a stylus. (3) A musician who wants to practice or learn to play can get apps that turn a phone or tablet into a virtual piano, guitar, flute, or other instrument. (4) A poet will find apps that help with discovering ideas, finding the right words and rhymes, and composing stanzas. (5) A dancer can turn a mobile device into a tool for learning new steps or moves.
Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

Accepted Answer

The topic sentence is the first sentence of the paragraph, which introduces the main idea of using smart phones and tablets to develop artistic talent. The following sentences provide examples of how different types of artists can use technology to practice and enhance their skills.

Question 19

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) We rarely get tired when we are doing something interesting and exciting. (2) For example, I recently took a vacation in the Canadian Rockies up around Lake Louise. (3) I spent several days trout fishing along Coral Creek, fighting my way through brush higher than my head, stumbling over logs, struggling through fallen timber ⎯ yet after eight hours of this, I was not exhausted. (4) Why? (5) Because I was excited, exhilarated. (6) I had a sense of high achievement: six cutthroat trout.
- Chapter 4, "How to Banish the Boredom that Produces Fatigue, Worry, and  Resentment," from Dale Carnegie's How to Enjoy Your Life and Your Job , Simon and Schuster, 1990.
Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

Accepted Answer

The topic sentence presents the main idea of the paragraph, which is that we are less likely to get tired when doing something interesting and exciting. Sentence 1 clearly states this idea, making it the topic sentence.

Question 20

Each general statement below is followed by several examples. Select the letter of the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Communication tools designed to make us more productive often distract us and actually reduce our efficiency.

Accepted Answer

Though the statement is true, this example is not directly related to communication tools designed to make us more productive. It is about television, which is not a typical productivity tool.

Quiz 5: Illustration